Would my Nose Become Permanently Weak After Undergoing an Osteotomy Procedure?

March 3, 2013

I am considering to go under the knife and a doctor suggested osteotomy procedure to narrow my nasal bone, but I am a basketball player and I am prone to getting hurt on my face and body. Would an osteotomy procedure on my nose make my nose more vulnerable to fractures in the future?

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Answer: Rhinoplasty Does Not Make The Nose More Vulnerable To Fractures Once Healed

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